Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is a Montreal-based journalist writer and podcast host. He is the main host of This Week In Canada a comedy and opinion news show.
The legislation will require employers to pay employees for up to three days. Employees will be eligible to be paid up to $200 per day, if legislation passes.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/28/2021 12:00 AM
"I'll smile as we raise glasses to your good, white health, while the detonator blinks under the table, knowing the exits are locked and the air vents filled with gas," wrote Philippe.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/28/2021 12:00 AM
Canada's fumbled vaccine rollout has led to the country being on the receiving end of criticism.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/28/2021 12:00 AM
Many items were put into a landfill, including over five million N95 masks, 2.4 million surgical masks, a million medical gloves, and 3010 surgical gowns.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/28/2021 12:00 AM
The bill would make it so that user-generated content on social media would be open for government regulation.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/28/2021 12:00 AM
"Obviously, as was the case pre-pandemic, certificates of vaccination are a part of international travel to certain regions, and are naturally to be expected when it comes to this pandemic and the coronavirus."
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/27/2021 12:00 AM
Johan Bedoya Lozano, 24. of Toronto, was arrested and charged with forcible confinement, choking, and sexual assault.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/27/2021 12:00 AM
Police say that a nearby excavator working in a construction zone hit the steel frames supporting signs above the road.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/27/2021 12:00 AM
Prior to police arrival, a brave neighbour hoisted a ladder into the burning home, and rescued two children.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/26/2021 12:00 AM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregorie Trudeau were both given their first doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/23/2021 12:00 AM
Caitlyn Jenner has filed paperwork to run for Governor of California, a statement from her website says.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/23/2021 12:00 AM
The temporary ban will start tonight and last for 30 days.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/22/2021 12:00 AM
Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole also took time on Thursday to comment on Trudeau's undeserved status as a climate hero.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/22/2021 12:00 AM
"We now see daily case counts for each variant on the rise, and shifts in how the virus is impacting Canadians, like more young people getting very sick as a result."
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/22/2021 12:00 AM
Canada's previous targets were set for a 30 percent reduction of 2005 levels.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 04/22/2021 12:00 AM